Healthy fruits come from healthy plants that live in a community, these communities are often referred to as guilds. Pollination is essential and therefore all fruit plants and trees should have some pollinator plants (like herbs and flowers) growing in proximity. For easy maintenance of fruit trees especially it is very useful to plant a nitrogen or nutrient accumulating plant such comfrey or borage.

Companion Planting an integral part of permaculture and a holistic approach to gardening where you plant different crops in proximity for maximising the use of space, providing nutrients, shade or support, increasing crop productivity, attracting beneficial insects, pest control / repelling pests, pollination or providing a space for beneficial creatures. The concept is an ongoing process of living and learning with nature and increasing biodiversity to support a sustainable Eco system. Below is a quick reference guide for fruit companion planting:

Fruit Trees

Fruit trees should be planted in tandem (at least two together), in addition to their best companions are alliums, tansy, comfrey and other nitrogen fixing plants, nasturtiums, marigold, marjoram, lemon balm, mustards, dandelions, daffodils, borage and other flowers.